wheels adaptors

bugsy Casual Dubber

46 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 9 May 2005, 5:37 pm

#353115

hey all i was jus wondering. wats the legality on adaptor plates for wheels? i am thinking of putting modern wheels on but im not sure if i was to get plates of say a 5X100 stud pattern ratha den d original 5X205 if it would b a problem and could the cops pick up on it?

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 May 2005, 5:45 pm

#353121

Where are you?
If you click on Control Panel in the top right of the screen, you can edit your profile and add a Location for where you are.
Might help in some responses from someone in your State.
Graham

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bugsy Casual Dubber

46 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 9 May 2005, 8:30 pm

#353212

im in sydney, nsw.

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 May 2005, 8:48 pm

#353224

Not certain about legality, I think its ok if the manufacturer used them, ie. Porsche. But you need to know that wheel adaptors will increase your track, probably not such a prob with a lot of modern wheels having more offset inwards.
Graham

65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 May 2005, 8:49 pm

#353226

Actually Porsche used wheel spacers not adaptors.....not sure about adaptors legality

65 Meyers Manx
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68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
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VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 10 May 2005, 1:27 am

#353375

I use them on mine when i put the wheels from the commodore on my buggy.
Don't think it is legal, but its not illegal until you get caught in my book 😀

Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle

Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 10 May 2005, 2:19 am

#353389

I will be looking to sell a set of adaptors soon..... in about a week or so. here is a pic anyway
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/Moose906/wheelsgolf.jpg

Dub-Buggier Seriously Crusin Dubber

157 posts · joined May 2004 · 11 May 2005, 4:28 pm

#354293

bugsy

The chance of getting flagged cant be that great just keep some standard rims for inspection time.

I think that the hi-way boys might check tread depth if their being real pains but unless your adapters / spacers have big daggy welds on them and appear a home job I seriously doubt that they will know much better.

Currently on eBay thought you might be keen

The boxes have a genuine look to them

(( VW Wheel Adapters

Here we have a set of 4 VW wheel adaptors. They adapt 1967 and earlier VW 5 lug brake drums to.....General Motors ( Chevrolet, Pontiac, ect) and HQ - WB Holden stud pattern.

They are in brand new condition, never used.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=72456&item=4548815088&rd=1 ))

bugsy Casual Dubber

46 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 11 May 2005, 6:23 pm

#354390

thanx alot dub, im thinkin of perhaps chuckin my 17 inch alba's on my buggy jus for a lil bitta street attitude hehe 17's dun look too extreme on a buggy do they?

Dub-Buggier Seriously Crusin Dubber

157 posts · joined May 2004 · 11 May 2005, 7:56 pm

#354468

lol not quite, not too much air to be let out in the sand either.
cheers.